Introduction
What if I told you that you could relieve pain, regulate your mood, and promote good health without the use of drugs? No, this is not a crack-pot website promotion or infomercial. This is the power of crystals. While I must point out that I am not a medical professional and that you should seek the advice of a medical professional when the need arises, crystals can act as a valuable tool in promoting one’s health.
Crystal healing works because we are made up of spiritual and biophysical energies and each type of crystal can hold and radiate a different type of energy that corresponds to a particular healing property. A special kind of camera called a Kirlian camera documented different crystals reacting to energy in different ways. What I believe is happening is that each crystal holds energy in a specific way that alters the energy. The energy that becomes altered inside the crystal is then radiated out and transferred to the person who needs it.
Notice that I said “person who needs it.” If you are drawn to a particular crystal, you will know that you need it. It’s the equivalent of craving food that your body needs. What I do to find out which crystals to use on someone is put my collection in front of them and ask them to pick out the crystal that they feel more drawn to. If you are shopping for crystals by yourself, I would suggest picking out the ones that you feel more drawn to as well. Even if you come across a pile of the same type of crystals, pick out the one that just feels more right to you. You can think of it as picking out produce but with your gut feeling instead of your eyes.
Once a crystal has been selected, one should evaluate the healing properties of the crystal and compare them to the ailments one is having. You’d be surprised how spot on this always is. The next task is to know where to place the crystal. For instance, if you are looking to alleviate pain, you would place the crystal at the source of the pain.
The alleviation of pain is a good introduction in to crystal healing. A clear quartz crystal is often used for this task, although a smoky quartz and some other types of crystals may work as well. When placing a clear quartz crystal at the source of pain, even those who are not usually in to alternative healing practices will be amazed by how quickly it works. When the crystal is removed, the pain may return, but holding it there tends to all but completely block the pain. Holding the crystal there for extended periods can even stop the pain completely.
Since crystals absorb energy, it is important for one to cleanse them from time to time and especially after one receives a crystal. The easiest way to do this is to simply run water over the crystals and dry them off with a towel before re-use.
Below is a list of common crystals along with their healing properties and where one should place them when performing crystal healing. Since I do not have a perfect memory, I will be referencing the book Crystal Healing by Judy Hall while throwing my own knowledge in. Although I believe that this book is a great reference for more than I am able to cover here, this information can be found on various websites. I am compiling this information here in order to save those who are just starting out a bit of trouble.
Crystal Healing Properties
Clear Quartz: This is a go-to crystal for many ailments. In fact, I have noticed that when I am allowing someone to pick out a handful of crystals in order to find out what they need, they will immediately go for this crystal. It is thus best to leave this crystal out when allowing someone to pick among them if you really want to know what their ailment is. This crystal relieves pain. As mentioned earlier, placing this crystal at the site of the pain will relieve the pain immediately. I use this crystal all the time for migraines. This crystal absorbs energy and transforms it in to positive energy.
Smokey Quartz: This crystal can be thought of as the brother of clear quartz. This crystal will absorb negative energies. As such, this crystal will help one to overcome nervous disorders caused by environmental issues and is a great tool for grounding out negative emotions. You can carry it on you or leave it in a work space for maximum effect. However, it is important to make sure that this crystal is cleansed regularly as it will get darker and less useful as more negative energy is absorbed. This crystal is also great for use on body cramps and nervous system issues.
Bloodstone: You can think of this crystal as the metaphysical equivalent of vitamin C. This crystal will help promote a strong immune system. One can place this crystal over the thymus gland for maximum results.
Red Jasper: This crystal helps to promote a healthy sexual life. You can guess where to place it over… Allow the person receiving the treatment do this on their own. This crystal can also help one recover from illness and detoxifies the liver.
Orange Carnelian: This crystal can help one to heal physical abuse. This crystal is a good choice for sexual health ailments. Again, allow the effected person to place this over the affected area themselves.
Yellow Jasper: This crystal can help to stimulate tissue healing and pain relief. Place over the affected area. This crystal is also known for its ability to alleviate stomach ailments.
Green Aventurine: This crystal helps to calm adrenaline spikes and can help one’s blood pressure to stabilize. It can also help to alleviate allergies. Place over the heart for maximum effect.
Rose Quartz: This crystal is great for healing emotions as well as physical ailments. This crystal is particularly useful after a breakup. Place over the heart for maximum effect. When placed over the thymus, this crystal can also help lung and other chest problems. When placed over the adrenal glands, it can help relieve stress caused by the over-production of adrenaline. The soothing properties of this crystal is a great option for those who are suffering from vertigo, dementia, or Parkinson’s disease.
Blue Lace Agate: For throat, neck, and shoulder ailments. Place over the throat for maximum effect. This crystal can also be placed over fractures to help promote healing. This crystal can also alleviate arthritis symptoms.
Sodalite: This crystal treats sore throats when placed over the throat. This stone will also help to lower a fever when placed over the brow.
Amethyst: This is another effective pain relieving crystal. Place over the site of any pain. It can also help to alleviate bruises and swelling. When kept on oneself, this crystal can help one to overcome an addiction.
Labradorite: Although this crystal is more attuned to spiritual development, it can also help one to deflect negative energies that may cause physical ailments. It is also good to keep this crystal around for relieving stress.
Special Uses
As you might imagine, keeping crystals on oneself or around one’s home or workplace may be beneficial. I keep at least one clear quartz, one smoky quartz, and two stones connected with protection on me at all times. You can keep them in your pocket like I do, but it is important that one secures them in a pouch or other such item so that they do not fall out of your pocket and become lost. If you lose a crystal, do not fret. This simply could mean that you no longer need it. You’ll know if you need it if you find it again.
Some crystals can be worn on jewelry. This allows the crystal to touch the skin which makes its healing properties on the body more effective. However, a crystal is more prone to breakage when worn in such a manner. If a crystal breaks, it is important that you burry it in the earth.
Some crystals, like labradorite are more attuned to spiritual healing and growth than they are to physical ailments. One other such crystal is moldavite. This is one of the most expensive crystals you can buy because they are formed by meteorite impacts. However, you can usually buy small chunks in the $20 range. I have one such chunk of moldavite that I keep in my wallet to help me keep spiritually attuned in an earthly world. I will talk more about the spiritual side of crystal healing in my next article.
References
Hall, J. (2005). Crystal Healing. Thunder Bay Press.
